Jimmyos

Thanks. Unfortunately, I'm second-guessing that it's even a flycatcher now. Just stumbled upon the vocalizations of Evening Grosbeaks, and they sound awfully similar to the vocalizations of the birds in the clip. Let me know what you think? https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/303897281

Yes, definitely a Swainson's. The buffy coloration around and in front of the eye rule out all of the other similar thrushes.

More footage from a few days ago in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. The main bird I am wondering about here is the loud "preet" call, similar to a Great Crested Flycatcher. I think that would be rare here, and since I'm not that familiar with Western birds, I wanted to see what others think - are there any other flycatchers that make these vocalizations? I'm also wondering about other birds in the audio clip as well. I hear a House Wren, Mountain Chickadee, Junco and some other loud, obvious, high pitched peeps which I'm unfamiliar with. What am I hearing? Apologies in advance for the poor audio quality and making so much noise lol MVI_4064.mp3

Thanks guys! I thought so, but I just wanted to make sure. Lots of cool migrants passing through at this time of the year, and I don't want to miss anything rare due to lack of experience ? How were you guys so easily able to distinguish them from others?

These two hummingbirds were seen a couple of days ago in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. The first is one bird, and the last three are of a different bird, just feeding on the same flowers. I don't have much experience with hummingbirds, as I am from the east. Any idea what these are?

Taken yesterday in Socorro, New Mexico There's a few birds vocalizing here, presumably a jay (Stellar's?), the call of a flycatcher (presumably Gray), and something else, which sounds a bit like a sparrow to me. Any guesses as to what that song at the end might be? Thanks in advance! MVI_3926_Trim.mp3

Thanks for the second-opinion on the bird... where would I find more advanced ID pages, if you don't mind me asking?

Are you sure about that? Not to question your expertise, but I have heard Yellow-throated's many times, and I don't really remember them sounding like that. Wouldn't YTWA be a gradually descending song, and not one constant, alternating pitch?

I realize this is difficult... it's been 24/h so I am going to bump it, in hopes that a pro might come along and ID it lol

In Socorro New Mexico, a few days ago. There are two prominent bird songs in this recording, the higher pitched squeaky jumble of notes that is a Red-faced Warbler. And then there's something else... a repetitive song that comes just before the Red-faced song. It also repeats again towards the end of the audio file slightly after the RFWA. I included a few spectrograms as well just for good measure. Any guesses? I'm thinking it's a warbler, but I can't be sure. P.S. sorry for the bad audio quality and noise... may need headphones to hear it well. MVI_3847.mp3

Seen in the San Antonio, NM yesterday

At Bosque del Apache NWR in NM yesterday - both were reported recently in the same pond together.

Two different flycatchers yesterday at Bosque del Apache NWR in Socorro, NM I have my guesses on the first - the second... not a clue. I won't put a bias in anyone's mind... what does everyone else think?

Am I crazy, or could it be the tail end of a Yellow-throated Warbler with the finale of its descending song? I'm also hearing a White-eyed Vireo, and some other squeaky warbler song in the background towards the end.

I've been birding Bosque del Apache NWR in Socorro, NM this past week, and found a few ducks which I was unsure about. Maybe someone with more experience can help? All of the suggested species have been seen here this past week for reference. I think Mexican ducks nest at this refuge, and hybrids are common here. The first 4 pictures are of the same 2 ducks - and the last 3 were a different pair. Thanks in advance!